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On this episode of Global Policy Review podcast, Nada Ihab, Senior Policy Manager at Access Partnership and Onika Mkwakwa, Executive Director of the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership, delve into a discussion centering on the intricate challenge of regulating swiftly evolving technologies while reconciling the disparity between innovation and the comparatively slower pace of regulatory frameworks. The discussion extends to international cooperation, funding initiatives, and the role of social media platforms in prioritizing safety in their design and innovation processes.

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Following the UK AI Safety Summit, William Webb and Sarah Hunter delved into its effectiveness and pondered the impact of national regulations in the EU and US on global regulatory efforts. Their discussion shifted towards identifying the actual threats and contemplating the repercussions of eroding trust in media and government. 
In the push for regulation, is our priority preserving societal norms or merely taming colossal AI models?

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Join us for the latest episode of Access Partnership's podcasts, where our team of global experts explore the interplay between innovation and its regulatory impediments, outlining how we can leverage the former to resolve the latter. In this episode of AI Global Watch, Jessica Birch, a Policy Analyst in our UK team, has the privilege of interviewing Lord Holmes of Richmond as he delves into his career, the imperative of AI inclusion, and discusses the upcoming UK AI Safety Summit.

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The debate around AI regulation has focused extensively on what should happen, but in a world of conflicting interests, complex technical questions, and competing philosophies, what can be achieved?

This question formed the core of Access Partnership CTO William Webb’s presentation at the AI Summit in London on 15 June. Under the title ‘AI Dreams: The Regulator’s Dilemma’, William began by outlining the limitations of existing frameworks and why recent calls to pause the development of AI systems are unenforceable.

Turning his focus to the proposed legislative frameworks in the EU and the UK, William explained the flaws in both approaches, as well as the wider challenges in trying to square slow, methodical regulatory processes with a technology that is evolving faster than policymakers can keep up with. He then described the dangers of moving too far in the other direction, creating a race to the bottom where countries compete to attract AI investment by promising light-touch regulation.

After detailing specific instances of how problematic uses of AI can trigger rapid responses, William made the case for a global regulatory body capable of forming consensus based on societal, rather than technological, needs. Stressing the importance of involving stakeholders from across the political landscape, he described how rewards like Kitemark certification can incentivise Big Tech to comply.

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Flynn Adams outlines the need for coordinated action on online safety

In the latest episode of Access Partnership’s Global Policy Review podcast, host Dana Poponete is joined by Flynn Adams, Founder and CEO of INTELiQORE, to discuss how to address the challenges presented by online safety.

Outlining her personal experience with trolling and fraud, Flynn shares her motivation for moving into the digital safety sector, the scale of the problem relative to human subjectivity, and the need for legal frameworks to catch up with technological advancements.

Stressing the importance of a human-centred approach, Flynn describes the lack of investment in this regard and the role INTELiQORE plays in identifying and filling regulatory gaps, such as by using forensic best practices to augment human safety decisions and help people control their digital boundaries.

In a wide-ranging conversation that touches on the impact of the metaverse on existing threats and how to expand access to existing safety resources, Flynn emphasises the importance of a willingness to engage in a connected dialogue and her desire to see the creation of an independent standards body.

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Harnessing AI as a content moderation tool involves grappling with complex challenges, spanning from algorithm bias and contextual understanding to striking a balance between automated decision-making and human oversight. With a view to addressing these complexities, this webinar explores the role of AI in the future of content moderation.

The discussion focuses on the impact of content moderation on users' freedom of speech and the challenges that arise in moderating content in a fair and unbiased manner. We also discuss the regulatory landscape and how it impacts content moderation, as well as the efforts made by platform operators to ensure that moderation decisions are consistent, transparent, fair, and compliant with laws and regulations.

The webinar provides insights into the complexities of moderating user-generated content, including the type and volume of content that needs to be moderated and the specific considerations required for different geographies and languages. We also examine the mental health challenges faced by human content moderators and the strategies employed by tech companies to address these issues.

Given the ongoing efforts by regulators to develop content regulations globally, our webinar provides a timely and important discussion around content moderation. We discuss the Digital Services Act (DSA) in the European Union, the Online Safety Act in Australia, the Online Safety Bill in Singapore, and the ongoing development of Saudi Arabia's Digital Content Platform Regulations.

• Tom Siegel, CEO of Trust Lab
• Stanislav Matejka, Head of the Analytics Department at the Council for Media Services
• Joanne Orlando, Author and Digital Wellbeing Expert
• Thomas Hughes, Director of Oversight Board Administration
• Lim May-Ann, Director of the Fair Tech Institute, and Emeritus Director of the Asia Cloud Association (ACCA) [moderator]

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The rise of interactive online platforms has provided children with an exciting opportunity to engage in diverse online learning experiences and virtual spaces that allow them to play and connect with others from different cultures and backgrounds in an immersive environment. However, to fully unlock the potential of these platforms and ensure child safety, it is crucial to design them with a strong focus on meeting the unique needs and promoting the well-being of young users.

• Adam Ingle, Global Lead, Digital Policy Government & Public Affairs, The LEGO Group
• Laura Higgins, Senior Director of Community Safety and Civility, Roblox
• Paula Pando de Hill, Partnership & Communication Manager Child Safety Initiative, XRSI 
• Flynn Adams, Founder & CEO, INTELiQORE Inc.
• Paula Rabacov, Policy Manager, Access Partnership (moderator)

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As the European Parliament finalises its position on the AI Act, a critical debate has emerged surrounding AI-generated content and open-source systems. The outcome of this debate has far-reaching implications for businesses, organisations, and individuals who use AI-generated content, making it essential to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with it.

 Our webinar will specifically focus on Artificially Generated Content, with a particular emphasis on Deepfakes and ChatGPT, examining their scope and impact on various industries. We will also explore the challenges posed by AI-generated content, such as misinformation, intellectual property rights, and text and data mining. Furthermore, we will delve into the opportunities that AI-generated content provides for the creative sector.

 One of the central issues we will address is the regulation of AI-generated content, with the General-Purpose AI approach under the EU AI Act currently under scrutiny. The webinar will debate whether this approach is the most effective way to regulate AI-generated content or if alternative approaches should be considered.

• Dan Nechita, Head of Cabinet MEP Dragoș Tudorache, European Parliament
• Emilie Anthonis, Senior Vice President Government Affairs EMEA at Motion Picture Association
• Paul Keller, Co-Founder and Policy Director at Open Future Foundation
• Lodovico Benvenuti, Managing Director European Office at IFPI
• Lydia Dettling, Policy Manager at Access Partnership

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionizes industries and transforms our lives, concerns around its potential harm have led to the concept of responsible AI. But defining what constitutes responsible AI and who should be responsible for it remains a challenge.

Our panel of experts discussed how to turn responsible AI from theory into practice, and increase our collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities it represents for people, communities, businesses, and governments alike.

Panel:
- Caitlin Corrigan, Executive Director, Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (IEAI)
- Colin Christie, Chair Advisory Committee, Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP)
- Mojca Cargo, Senior Manager at AI4I, GSMA
- Giulia Ajmone Marsan, Director, Strategy and Partnerships, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
- Jonathan Gonzalez, Senior Policy Manager at Access Partnership (Moderator)

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Cybercrime has become one of the fastest-growing criminal industries globally, with a staggering $7 trillion USD lost in 2022 alone. In fact, if cybercrime were a country, it would be the world’s third-largest economy after the US and China.

With several high-profile cyber-attacks on critical national infrastructure, governments around the world are rushing to introduce, refine or repurpose cybersecurity policies and enforcement regimes.

In response to this growing threat, the Biden Administration has released its National Cybersecurity Strategy, aimed at addressing threats with a more coordinated, intentional, and well-resourced approach to cyber-defense.

To unpack the implications of this new strategy, Access Partnership is hosting a webinar titled “Unpacking US National Cybersecurity Strategy: Global Implications”.  This event will bring together experts to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by this new approach to cybersecurity, seeking to secure the full benefits of a safe and secure digital ecosystem.

This panel featured:

• Tiffany Harbour, Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity at Access Partnership (moderator)
• Philip Stupak, Director of Federal Cybersecurity Office of the National Cyber Director Executive Office of the President
• Mario de la Cruz, Senior Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs, Latin America, Cisco
• Cassie Crossley, VP, Supply Chain Security, Schneider Electric
• Elliot Wilkes, CTO, Advanced Cyber Defense Systems

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